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GOOD NEWS!  Mural Location has been approved!!!

10/30/2015

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I am happy to report that the Army Corps of Engineers approved our mural installation at the Herring Run Recreational Area Visitor's Center.  Come join us in SPRING 2016 as we celebrate and dedicate this beautiful work of public art!  STAY TUNED for more information on our event!
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Happy 100th Cape Cod Canal!!!

7/29/2014

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Much has transpired since our last post.  All the final details and protective coats were completed.  This whole project took an estimated 300+ hours!  Yesterday, the final mural was framed and put in place at the big tent at the Cape Cod Centennial Celebration.  THANKS to Dennis Mascetta, BAY BUILDERS, for his help framing! It looks beautiful.


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Way to persevere CCHL!  And of course this endeavor would NOT have been possible without the dedication of our Art Instructor, Rick Freed, and our Advisor, Lauren!  Well, we've got to go.  The opening ceremony is at 1:00 p.m. today.  Hope to see you at the tent!
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Fifth and sixth day of painting.

7/8/2014

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Details, details, and more details:
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Fourth Day of Painting

7/5/2014

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The highlight of today was laying the four boards down on the ground, enabling us to see what images needed adjustment.  This was our first time seeing the big picture!   Everyone got in on the painting today, including adults and friends.  We are taking a break for the Fourth of July and will be back to finish painting the fine details on the mural next week.  The end is in sight.  I'm pretty sure some of the students will be painting in their sleep!
The mural put together on the ground.
The "paint table" where each color is in a cup.
The dirty paint brush bucket never got lonely.
Which green?!?!
Happy Fourth of July!
Unofficial business:
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This is really happening!

7/1/2014

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After three full days of painting, the team is beginning to see the big picture!  And it is looking good! 
Check it out for yourself:
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The Painting Begins!!!

6/28/2014

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Thank You Golden Paints!  Today was a fun day of finally putting color to our white-primed boards that will be pieced together and framed into a 6 foot by 16 foot mural.  Golden donated special acrylic artist paint for the project.

One final shot of the whole crew today:
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Design phase complete!

6/27/2014

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Here it is folks....drum roll please...the final design:
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How in the world are we going to get this image onto a 6 by 16 foot mural?  To start with, we used a projector and some pencils. 
And those of us who weren't tracing, used the time to work on a fundraising project:
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Some of the gang hit the street and beach to take donations for our hand stamped and painted Cape Cod Centennial rocks.
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Community Contribution

6/24/2014

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Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center
Our ceramic relief wall-hanging inside the visitor center.
Yesterday, a few of the students, parents, and grandparents dropped in at the Cape Cod Canal Visitor's Center.  We were excited and proud to see our art beautifully hanging on the wall!  The picture on the right was taken with Tony Pina (a student's grandfather) and Park Ranger Samantha Gray.  Thanks to Tony for constructing the sturdy wooden frame!  And thanks to Ranger Gray for being so gracious to our group!  The Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center is located at 60 Ed Moffit Drive in Sandwich, MA.


Below is a gallery of photos documenting the creation of this ceramic relief wall-hanging that was done in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal. Pam Golden was our primary instructor.  Great job Pam!!  And thanks to Rick Freed for all of his assistance with the layout and assembly.

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Digital Design

6/18/2014

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For over two weeks, the students have been concentrating on the design of the mural.  Hand drawings have been scanned, edited, and then added to the photoshop design of the Cape Cod Centennial mural.  Multiple edits and additions have taken place over several meetings.  The final plan is just about in place.  The art director of this project, Rick Freed, will make a final review of the design this Friday.  Next step will be projecting and tracing the design.  After that, we wait with great anticipation for the arrival of specialty paints from Golden Artist Colors.
While a few students head up the digital design work, everyone else is busy with other aspects of this project.

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A colorful banner was created for display at the fundraising table that will be at Market Basket.

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A brainstorming session took place to create potential questions for a questionnaire about the Cape Cod Canal.

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Thank You cards were created for our awesome sponsors:

Golden Artist Colors
Shepley Wood Products
Benjamin Moore Paints

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Thanks to Shepley for the wood!!!

6/6/2014

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We are building this mural to last!  This high quality medium density overlay board arrived and the kids applied four coats of primer.  Soon we will trace and then paint the mural design on these boards.  Thanks again Shepley Wood!  You have made this project possible and we are grateful!
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